Most of us are aware of what happened in the most recent Virginia Governor’s election. One candidate sided with the dictatorial school boards while the other went with the parents. I said back then that it was never a smart thing to go against parents who have children. Even the more politically liberal parents will almost always choose their children over just about everything else.
FYI: In Virginia the parents and the candidate who sided with the parents won. (In case you do not remember now Gov. Youngkin has been a vocal opponent against the Left’s transgender propaganda. He has vowed to crack down on Virginia public schools that refuse to enforce requirements that parents be informed if their child expresses any gender confusion at school.)
Here in California we have a similar upcoming scenario. The difference is that in California we are talking about ballad initiatives.
From The Epoch Times op-Ed by John Seiler on 9/8:
A parents’ group called Protect Kids California on Aug. 28 introduced three initiatives to be on the November 2024 ballot to “protect California children, and ensure that parents are a fundamental part of their child’s growth. Protect Kids California is a statewide grassroots effort initiated by California parents on a mission to protect children, and advocate for policies that promote children’s rights and well-being.
As the group describes them, the three initiatives are:
- School Transparency and Partnership Act—An initiative to require schools notify parents when their child wants to socially transition in school settings.
- Protect Girls’ Sports and Spaces Act—An initiative to make certain girls have fair competition by ensuring girls’ athletic programs are for female athletes only.
- Protect Children from Reproductive Harm Act—An initiative to prevent child sterilization from puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or transgender surgeries.
The initiatives almost certainly will face legal objections, including from California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Who will win? Like John Seiler, I’m betting on the parents!
9/27/23